MDS Med - Medical Sciences

Courses in MDS:

MDS099—Special Study in Medicine for Undergraduates(1-5)Active

Independent Study—3-15 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor.Participate in research projects relating to medicine with faculty in the School of Medicine.(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 1997 Fall Quarter.

Internship—3-36 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor. Competency with computers.Enrollment dependent on availability of intern positions. Participate in projects related to curriculum development in support of curriculum for M.D. degree. Gain work experience and appreciation
for innovative approaches to learning in basic and clinical sciences of medical education. May be repeated up to 12 Unit(s).(P/NP grading only.)Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter.

Auto Tutorial—2 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Enrollment in medical school.Proficiency in computer applications relative to practice of medicine, with emphasis on email, literature searching, file transfer, and hospital information services. Course given online, at home or in lab; time and place determined by student.(H/P/F grading only.)Effective: 1997 Winter Quarter.

MDS402—Clinical & Cultural Spanish(2)Active

Lecture—1 hour(s); Practice—1 hour(s); Independent Study—4 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor.Medical students, nursing students and physician assistants students who are fluent Spanish speakers will learn a comprehensive set of medical vocabulary and cultural aspects related to the treatment of Spanish speaking patients.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2015 Winter Quarter.

MDS403—Science & Practice of Mindfulness and Compassion(1)Active

Lecture/Discussion—10 hour(s); Independent Study—20 hour(s).Course will examine current scientific evidence for the effects of different mindfulness and compassion meditation practices in both healthy and clinical samples. (P/F grading only.)Effective: 2015 Summer Quarter.

MDS406—Endocrinology, Nutrition, Reproduction and Genetics(9.5)Active

Lecture—3.8 hour(s); Discussion/Laboratory—2.8 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):BCM 410A; HPH 400; and Consent of Instructor.Restricted to Medical students only.Basic and pathophysiologic processes involved in human reproductive and endocrine control systems, nutritional regulation, and foundational genetics across the lifespan. Integrate information across these systems and use clinical reasoning process to identify and understand relevant perturbations and diseases.May be repeated up to 3 Time(s).(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2016 Winter Quarter.

Discussion—6 hour(s).Apply foundational skills to explore critical issues in 21st century public health, including tobacco control, firearm violence, and obesity. In a series of small-group discussions “interpreting the medical literature,” key concepts from epidemiology and biostatistics are reinforced while students are armed with specific strategies for addressing high-risk behaviors in the context of population health.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2018 Summer Quarter.

MDS415C—Population Health and System Science(1.5)Active

Lecture—4 hour(s); Discussion—6 hour(s); Fieldwork—3 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor.Addresses the social, economic, cultural, policy-related, and environmental factors that affect the health of populations and individuals, and the role of health care systems (locally, regionally, nationally, and globally) in moderating the effects of these factors. Content builds on MDS 415A/B, the TeamPEACE (Teamwork for Professionalism, Ethics, and Cultural Enrichment) curriculum in Doctoring 1, and students’ lived experience in UC Davis free clinics. (P/F grading only.)Effective: 2018 Summer Quarter.

MDS416A—Clinical Skills(7)Active

Lecture/Discussion—1 hour(s); Clinical Activity—1 hour(s); Discussion—1 hour(s).First in a series of courses that span across the pre-clerkship curriculum designed to integrate the clinical teaching within the pre-clerkship curriculum at the UC Davis School of Medicine. In Year 1, students acquire the foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes to succeed in medical training, including: history taking, physical exam, and interpersonal communication skills.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2019 Summer Quarter.

MDS416B—Clinical Skills B(7)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s); Lecture—1 hour(s); Clinical Activity—1 hour(s).Second in a series of courses designed to integrate the clinical teaching within the pre-clerkship curriculum at the UC Davis School of Medicine. In year 2, students build upon the foundation in clinical skills and professional behavior set out in year 1. The year 2 clinical skills course involves applying clinical skills to the caring for patients who present with active medical issues requiring further diagnostic investigation and therapeutic management.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2019 Summer Quarter.

MDS417A—Clinical Experiences A(1)Active

Clinical Activity—0.5 hour(s).Clinical Experiences longitudinal thread is designed to provide continued clinical exposure throughout the pre-clerkship curriculum at the UC Davis School of Medicine. In Year 1, students apply the basic physical exam and history taking skills to real-life patients in outpatient clinical settings.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2019 Summer Quarter.

MDS417B—Clinical Experiences B(1.5)Active

Clinical Activity—0.5 hour(s).Clinical Experiences longitudinal thread is designed to provide continued clinical exposure throughout the pre-clerkship curriculum at the UC Davis School of Medicine. In year 2, students use their growing knowledge and skill set to complete supervised encounters with real patients in the inpatient setting. In addition to practicing their physical exam and history taking skills, students apply their presentation and counseling skills in real-life encounters.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2019 Summer Quarter.

MDS418A—Health & Humanity A(2)Active

Lecture/Discussion—1 hour(s).Health and Humanity longitudinal thread is designed to integrate wellness, professionalism, and the behavioral sciences within the pre-clerkship curriculum at the UC Davis School of Medicine. Throughout Year 1, students acquire the foundational knowledge surrounding the social determinants of health, implicit bias, and cultural humility.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2019 Summer Quarter.

Discussion—1 hour(s); Lecture/Discussion—1 hour(s); Internship—0.5 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Approval by the School of Medicine Committee on Student Progress; medical students only.Application of multidisciplinary basic, social and clinical science to clinical cases in small groups. History, physical examination with preceptors. Didactics in epidemiology, ethics, sexuality and clinical reasoning. Evaluation of professional competencies, attitudes and skills needed in the practice of medicine.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2007 Summer Quarter.

MDS421B—Doctoring 2(6)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s); Lecture/Discussion—1 hour(s); Internship—0.5 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Approval by the School of Medicine on Student Progress; medical students only.Application of multidisciplinary basic, social & clinical science concepts to cases in small groups. History, physical examination with preceptors. Didactics in epidemiology, ethics, sexuality, and clinical reasoning. Evaluation of professional competencies, attitudes and skills needed in the practice of medicine.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2007 Summer Quarter.

MDS421C—Doctoring 2(6)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s); Lecture/Discussion—1 hour(s); Internship—0.5 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Approval by the School of Medicine Committee on Student Progress; medical students only.Application of multidisciplinary basic, social and clinical science concepts to clinical cases in small group discussions facilitated by medical school faculty. Evaluation of professional competencies, attitudes and skills needed in the practice of clinical medicine.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2007 Summer Quarter.

MDS421KA—ACE-PC Program Doctoring 2(6)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s); Lecture/Discussion—1 hour(s); Internship—0.5 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):MDS 411KA; MDS 411KB; Admission into ACE-PC.MDS 421KA-C are a year-long series of courses. Objectives and assessments have been accelerated to accommodate the students enrolled in the ACE-PC Program. Students will participate in all aspects of Doctoring 2, other than what was done in 411KA/KB.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2015 Summer Quarter.

MDS421KB—ACE-­PC Program Doctoring 2(6)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s); Lecture/Discussion—1 hour(s); Internship—0.5 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Approval by the School of Medicine on Student Progress; medical students only.MDS 421KA-­C are a year­-long series of courses. Objectives and assessments have been accelerated to accommodate the students enrolled in the ACE­PC Program. Students will participate in all aspects of Doctoring 2, other than what was done in 411KA/KB.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2015 Summer Quarter.

MDS421KC—ACE­-PC Program Doctoring 2(6)Active

Discussion—1 hour(s); Lecture/Discussion—1 hour(s); Internship—0.5 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Approval by the School of Medicine Committee on Student Progress; medical students only.MDS 421KA-­C are a year-­long series of courses. Objectives and assessments have been accelerated to accommodate the students enrolled in the ACE­PC Program. Students will participate in all aspects of Doctoring 2, other than what was done in 411KA/KB.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2015 Summer Quarter.

MDS428—Foundations of Bioethics(1)Active

Discussion—3 hour(s); Lecture/Discussion—3 hour(s); Independent Study—16.5 hour(s); Web Virtual Lecture—1 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor.Course will expose students to core content in bioethics and the law and introduce a framework for ethical decision-making, while emphasizing relationships between bioethics and clinical care.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2014 Summer Quarter.

MDS429—Transition to Clerkships(1)Active

Discussion/Laboratory—12 hour(s); Workshop—13 hour(s); Discussion—7 hour(s); Independent Study—2 hour(s).Incoming third-year medical students will participate in a variety of educational experiences designed to prepare them to begin their clerkship curriculum. Course content will be disseminated in large and small group settings. (P/F grading only.)Effective: 2015 Spring Quarter.

MDS430—Introduction to Doctoring 3(1)Active

Discussion/Laboratory—2 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Approval by SOM Committee on Student Progress.Restricted to Medical students only.Application of multidisciplinary basic, social and clinical science concepts to clinical cases in small group discussions facilitated by medical school faculty. Evaluation of professional competencies, attitudes and skills needed in the practice of clinical medicine. (H/P/F grading only.)Effective: 2011 Spring Quarter.

MDS430A—Doctoring 3(1)Active

Discussion—3 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Approval by SOM Committee on Student Progress.Restricted to Medical students only. Application of multidisciplinary basic, social and clinical science concepts to clinical cases in small group discussions facilitated by medical school faculty. Evaluation of professional competencies, attitudes and skills needed in the practice of clinical medicine.(H/P/F grading only.)Effective: 2015 Spring Quarter.

MDS430B—Doctoring 3(1)Active

Discussion—2 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Approval by SOM Committee on Student Progress.Restricted to Medical students only.Application of multidisciplinary basic, social & clinical science concepts to clinical cases in small group discussions facilitated by medical school faculty. Evaluation of professional competencies, attitudes and skills needed in the practice of clinical medicine.(H/P/F grading only.)Effective: 2015 Spring Quarter.

MDS430C—Doctoring 3(1)Active

Discussion—2 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Approval by SOM Committee on Student Progress.Restricted to Medical students only.Application of multidisciplinary basic, social & clinical science concepts to clinical cases in small group discussions facilitated by medical school faculty. Evaluation of professional competencies, attitudes and skills needed in the practice of clinical medicine.(H/P/F grading only.)Effective: 2015 Spring Quarter.

MDS430D—Doctoring 3(1)Active

Discussion—2 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Approval by SOM Committee on Student Progress.Restricted to Medical students only.Application of multidisciplinary basic, social & clinical science concepts to clinical cases in small group discussions facilitated by medical school faculty. Evaluation of professional competencies, attitudes and skills needed in the practice of clinical medicine.(H/P/F grading only.)Effective: 2015 Summer Quarter.

Clinical Activity—4 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Approval by Committee on Student Promotion and Evaluation.Fundamental knowledge of ophthalmology and otolaryngology for the treatment of eye, ear, nose and throat problems at a level of training of general physicians, including when to refer patients to a specialist.(H/P/F grading only.)Effective: 1997 Summer Quarter.

MDS445—Race and Health in the United States(3-6)Active

Discussion—4 hour(s).Interprofessional course facilitates the professional and personal developmental of medical students and other health professions students who think they would like to be leaders in securing equity in population health and work environments.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2017 Fall Quarter.

MDS449—Transition to Residency(3-6)Active

Clinical Activity.Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor.Transition to Residency program addresses the graduating medical students need to improve clinical skills necessary for the first six months of residency and unmet graduation competencies in our competency-based curriculum.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2017 Fall Quarter.

Clinical Activity—3-9 hour(s).Open to medical students in good standing.Will learn counseling, diagnosis and treatment of patients with chronic and acute disease under supervision of physician. Meet all requirements and prerequisites of the particular clinic within which they work.May be repeated for credit.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2011 Summer Quarter.

MDS460CR—Introduction to Clinical Research(2)Active

Lecture—2 hour(s); Independent Study—3 hour(s).Restricted to completion of M.D., D.D.S, D.M.D., O.D., N.D., Pharm.D., D.V.M., Ph.D., or D.N.S. in nursing; application and acceptance into the Clinical Research Graduate Group, K30 programIntroduction to the CRGG program and overview of major clinical research topics. Overview of basic clinical skills needed to accomplish CRGG mentored research project.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2006 Summer Special Session.

Clinical Activity—30 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor. Medical students.Multidisciplinary preceptorship in a foreign country. Clinical credit will be awarded using this course, once approval has been received from the appropriate governing committee.May be repeated for credit.(H/P/F grading only.)Effective: 2015 Spring Quarter.

MDS468D—International Elective(1-12)Active

Independent Study—20 hour(s); Clinical Activity—10 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor. Medical students.Multidisciplinary preceptorship in a foreign country. Course used to award non-clinical credit for international experiences which have been approved by the appropriate governing committee.May be repeated for credit.(H/P/F grading only.)Effective: 2015 Summer Quarter.

Lecture—1 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Medical student in good standing.Seminars on research presented by Medical School faculty; overview of pertinent issues, including medical ethics, human subjects protocols, case control methods, etc.May be repeated for credit.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2005 Spring Quarter.

MDS481—Insights into Clinical Specialties(1)Active

Lecture/Discussion—1 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Medical student in good standing.Exposure to various medical specialties, their residency programs and ways in which medical students can prepare for and improve their candidacy for such programs.May be repeated for credit.(H/P/F grading only.)Effective: 1998 Winter Quarter.

MDS482—Lecture Series in Reproductive Health(1)Active

Lecture—1 hour(s).Psychosocial and public health aspects of providing quality reproductive health care and application in student-run free clinics and in 3rd year clerkships.May be repeated up to 2 Time(s).Only medical students may enroll for credit; undergraduates may audit the course.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2002 Winter Quarter.

MDS483—Insights in Political, Legal and Business Aspects of Medicine(1)Active

Lecture—1 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Medical students in good standing.Restricted to Medical student only.The practical aspects of a medical career.May be repeated up to 2 Time(s).(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2002 Spring Quarter.

MDS485—Health Policy Lecture Series(1)Active

Lecture—1 hour(s).Lecture series provides an overview of local, state, national and international health policy. The current challenges health care reform implementation is facing provides how medical students can successfully advocate for changes in health policy. May be repeated for credit.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2011 Fall Quarter.

MDS486—Topics in Health Care Improvement(0.5)Active

Lecture/Discussion—15 hour(s).Lecture series will cover major topics in health care improvement, presented by guest speakers who are leaders in the field. May be repeated for credit.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2015 Spring Quarter.

MDS487—History and Ethics of Medicine(1)Active

Lecture—1.2 hour(s).Introduction to ethical problems and events in health care in both modern and historical contexts. Eight one-hour and fifteen-minute interactive sessions designed to introduce students to historical topics in medicine and medical ethics.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2004 Winter Quarter.

MDS489—Directed Studies(1-9)Active

Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor. Individual directed studies in extended preparation for modified curriculum, USMLE exams, and/or as required by Committee on Student Progress.Independent studies to accommodate modified curriculums, prepare for taking USMLE exams and for remediation course work directed by the Committee on Student Progress.May be repeated for credit.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2009 Winter Quarter.

Independent Study—20 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Recommendation by Committee on Student Progress.Independent studies to accommodate remediation for taking USMLE exams directed by the Committee on Student Progress. May be repeated for credit.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2011 Spring Quarter.

MDS490A—Community Health Scholars Seminar A(1.5)Active

Lecture—1 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor.Longitudinal year-long course starting on July 1 and concluding at the end of Block 2. Focuses on immersing students in their respective communities to understand the strengths and challenges they face in relation to health.May be repeated for credit.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2017 Summer Quarter.

MDS490B—Community Health Scholars Seminar B(0.5)Active

Lecture—1 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor.Longitudinal year-long course starting on July 1 and concluding at the end of Block 2. Focuses on immersing students in their respective communities to understand the strengths and challenges they face in relation to health.May be repeated for credit.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2017 Summer Quarter.

MDS490C—Community Health Scholars Seminar C(0.5)Active

Lecture—1 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor.Longitudinal year-long course starting on July 1 and concluding at the end of Block 2. Focuses on immersing students in their respective communities to understand the strengths and challenges they face in relation to health.May be repeated for credit.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2017 Summer Quarter.

MDS490D—Community Health Scholars Seminar D(0.5)Active

Lecture—1 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor.Longitudinal year-long course starting on July 1 and concluding at the end of Block 2. Focuses on immersing students in their respective communities to understand the strengths and challenges they face in relation to health.May be repeated for credit.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 2017 Summer Quarter.

Discussion—20 hour(s); Lecture—10 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor.Restricted to UC Davis School of Medicine students only.Through a series of lectures, seminars and clinical experiences, all occurring in other nations, students will research how health care systems address critical health issues. In 2007, Chronic Disease is the focal issue. SSM Component.(H/P/F grading only.)Effective: 2012 Spring Quarter.

Clinical Activity—30 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor.Restricted to UC Davis School of Medicine students only.Through a series of lectures, seminars and clinical experiences, all occurring in other nations, students will research how health care systems address critical health issues. In 2007, Chronic Disease is the focal issue. Clinical Component.(H/P/F grading only.)Effective: 2014 Spring Quarter.

Independent Study—20 hour(s); Clinical Activity—10 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor.Restricted to students with approval of credit by the Fourth Year Oversight Committee.Generic course for awarding externship credit for medical student rotations that are not primarily focused on patient care.May be repeated for credit.(H/P/F grading only.)Effective: 2014 Fall Quarter.

MDS495—Medicine Literature Review(1-9)Active

Discussion—3-27 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Medical student in good academic standing and permission of the Associate Dean of Curricular Affairs.Independent study: topics for selection include, but are not restricted to, medical ethics, economics and jurisprudence, culture and medicine, ethnicity and medicine, gender and medicine, history of medicine, health manpower, and medical education. A prepared paper on the selected topic will be required.(P/F grading only.)Effective: 1997 Fall Quarter.

MDS497—Scholarly Project(6)Active

Seminar—0.2 hour(s); Independent Study—0.5 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Consent of Instructor. Project proposal must be accepted by the Scholarly Project Executive Committee (SPEC).Restricted to 4th year medical school students only.Develop a research project on a focused topic area, implements the research, writes a publishable paper, and presents an oral summary of the project.(H/P/F grading only.)Effective: 2015 Spring Quarter.

Independent Study—10-36 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Medical students in good standing and competency with computers.Research and development of an independent project related to expanding computer-assisted resources in support of the MD curriculum at UC Davis.(H/P/F grading only.)Effective: 1997 Fall Quarter.

MDS499—Medical Student Research Fellowship(1-9)Review all entriesActive

Independent Study—10-36 hour(s).Prerequisite(s):Medical students in good standing and competency with computers.Independent research project as part of the Medical Student Research Fellowship.(H/P/F grading only.)Effective: 2018 Summer Quarter.